General Practitioner (GP)

DMC Healthcare; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

DMC Healthcare in London is recruiting a salaried GP to deliver high-quality medical care to registered patients across the practice. You will work under the GMS contract, manage long-term conditions with CESEL guidelines, and contribute to audits and continuous improvement while maintaining excellent clinical governance.

The role involves telephone triage on a rotational basis, accurate record-keeping, and training support for medical students and staff. UK registration and MRCGP are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in a primary care environment.
• Continued professional development experience.
• Experience of QOF and clinical audit.
• Minimum of two years as a salaried GP.
• Experience with EMIS Web.
• General understanding of the GMS contract.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of safe and effective medical care to registered patients under the GMS contract.
• Maintain accurate clinical records in line with best practice and guidance.
• Undertake telephone triage and duty doctor responsibilities on rotation.
• Contribute to clinical governance, training and HR within the practice.
• Support training of medical students and partnerships to improve income and reduce costs.
• Participate in practice audits and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Attend and contribute to practice meetings and local initiatives.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong IT skills

Clear polite telephone manner

Competent in Office & Outlook

Effective time management

Team player with autonomy

Excellent interpersonal skills

Problem solving & analytical skills

Education

MRCGP

CCT or equivalent

National Performers List registration

Appropriate defence indemnity (MPS/MDU)

Tools

EMIS Web

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

The primary focus for this role is to help deliver safe and effective patient care to registered patients across DMC Primary care. You will be responsible for the provision of medical services to the practice population, delivering an excellent standard of clinical care whilst complying with the [GMS/PMS] contract. Furthermore, the post-holder will adhere to the GMC standards for good medical practice, contributing to the effective management of the practice, leading by example, maintaining a positive, collaborative working relationship with the multidisciplinary team.

Main duties of the job

The delivery of effective medical care to the entitled population. Provision of services in line with the GMS contract. Generic prescribing in accordance with local and national guidance. Effective management of long-term conditions using CESEL guidelines. Timely processing of administration, including referrals, repeat prescriptions and related tasks. On a rotational basis, undertake telephone triage and duty doctor responsibilities. Maintain accurate clinical records in line with best practice, policy and guidance. Work collaboratively, sharing an equal proportion of the practice workload. Adhere to clinical guidelines and participate in audit processes. Contribute to continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice. Accept delegated responsibility for specific areas, including QOF. Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings. Support the development and maintenance of the practice, including clinical governance, training, financial management and HR. Ensure compliance with appraisal and revalidation. Commit to ongoing professional development and promote learning across the practice team. Support the training of medical students. Assist partners in achieving strategic objectives, making recommendations to improve income and reduce costs. Adhere to practice protocols and policies. Promote collaborative working and a culture of continuous improvement. Participate in practice audits, local initiatives to enhance service delivery.

About Us

DMC Healthcare is a leading independent provider of primary care, consultant‑led dermatology, radiology reporting, in‑sourced routine endoscopy services and MSK community services to the NHS. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to achieve healthier outcomes. Firmly rooted in the NHS and dedicated to excellent patient care for nearly 55 years, DMC Healthcare currently works with 30+ NHS organisations and other partners, treating over 100,000* patients each year. With NHS waiting list pressures, workforce shortages and unprecedented demand, we want to help. We support capacity deficits with a firm eye on quality and robust clinical governance. Find out more:https://dmchealthcare.co.uk

Job Description

Job responsibilities

The primary focus for this role is to help deliver safe and effective patient care to registered patients across DMC Primary care. You will be responsible for the provision of medical services to the practice population, delivering an excellent standard of clinical care whilst complying with the [GMS/PMS] contract. Furthermore, the post-holder will adhere to the GMC standards for good medical practice, contributing to the effective management of the practice, leading by example, maintaining a positive, collaborative working relationship with the multidisciplinary team.

Core Functions, But Not Limited To

The following are the core responsibilities of the salaried GP. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

• The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population
• The provision of services commensurate with the GMS contract
• Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance
• Effective management of long-term conditions using CESEL guidelines
• Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks
• On a rotational basis, undertake telephone triage and duty doctor roles
• Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy, and guidance
• Working collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload
• Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process
• Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice
• Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) or the QOF
• Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required
• Contribute effective to the development and maintenance of the practice including clinical governance, training, financial management and HR
• Ensure compliance with the appraisal process
• Prepare and complete the re validation process
• Commit to self-learning and instill an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team
• Support the training of medical students from all clinical disciplines
• Support the partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice, making recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditure
• Review and always adhere to practice protocols and policies
• Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, always promoting a culture of continuous improvement
• Participate in practice audits as requested by the GP lead
• Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care Participate in the review of significant events

Skills Desirable

• Excellent communication skills - written & Oral
• Strong IT skills
• Clear, polite telephone manner
• Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
• Effective time management - Planning & Organising
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Problem solving & analytical skills
• Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
• Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes
• Experience with clinical risk management

Experience Essential

• Experience of working in a primary care environment
• Experience of continued professional development
• Experience of QOF and clinical audit
• Minimum of two years as a salaried GP
• Experience of EMIS Web
• General understanding of the GMS contract

Qualifications Essential

• MRCGP
• Qualified General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT)
• National Performers List registration
• Appropriate defence indemnity (MPS/MDU)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

DMC Healthcare

Address

Dulwich Medical Centre

Crystal Palace Road

London

SE22 9EP

Employer's website

https://www.dmchealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)